Benzie County property record for 617 Forest Ave, Frankfort, MI 49635
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,028 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,130 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-010-225-00 |
| Primary APN | 51-010-225-00 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Building Perimeter |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,028 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 617 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FRANKFORT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49635-9331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 40 FT OF LOT 13 BLK 20 TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT. P.A. 617 FOREST AVENUE [[ 892 26569 WD; 0498 331315 QC; 0301 BP; 420 2020R- |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN & HARBOR FRANKFORT |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BENZIE MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKFORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Benzie County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 FOREST AVE, FRANKFORT, MI 49635-9331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Benzie County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Benzie County |
| Municipality | Frankfort City |
| Unified School District | Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $182,700 (+98.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,130.00 | $365,400 (+98.8%) | |
| 2023 | $91,900 | $183,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF FRANKFORT serves 1,286 people · EPA ID MI0002430 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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